Quotes

Distracted, Page 194

We present to the world a tapestry of externalities that may or may not match our inner emotions, and we bumble through misreading and misunderstandings with even those we know best.

Start With No, Page 194

…when we get tired, we become impatient and more vulnerable.

Start With No, Page 194

The physically stronger, more energetic side gets the best of the deal.

The Art of the Start 2.0, Page 194

No matter who buys your product, targeting young people forces you to build a human brand.

Never Eat Alone, Page 194

Six to ten guests… the optimal number to invite to a dinner.

Team of Teams, Page 195

Working together always works. It always works. Everybody has to be on the team. They have to be interdependent with one another. – Alan Mulally

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Page 195

In the context of building a team, trust is the confidence among team members that their peers’ intentions are good, and that there is no reason to be protective or careful around the group.

Start With No, Page 195

Within the context of a negotiation, money is a surprisingly slippery commodity. Any given sum means different things to different people.

Think Again, Page 195

It turns out that although perfectionists are more likely than their peers to ace school, they don’t perform any better than their colleagues at work.

Management, Page 195

The realization that skill and knowledge are in the working rather than in the work is the key to making work productive.